Lead Bus Maintenance Technician

Jobtome; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Boot allowance

Competitive benefits package

Comprehensive training program

Job summary

Student Transportation of America, Inc. (STA) seeks a Lead Mechanic in McClellandtown, PA to diagnose and repair buses, supervise technicians, and ensure safety and reliability.

The role requires strong maintenance experience and the ability to manage complex mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic work. The position offers a full-time schedule, on-site work, and incentives including a $3,000 sign-on bonus, boot allowance, competitive benefits, and comprehensive training.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience.
• Manager experience working in school transportation industry, transportation or related field
• 3+ years’ experience as a mechanic, technician in transportation, school bus fleet, automotive or heavy equipment environment Air Brake and diagnostic experience
• Willingness to obtain a CDL and State Inspection license ASE certification is a plus!
• Valid CDL license is a plus!
• Tools to perform maintenance work is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs buses focusing on major complicated/complex problems including engine, transmission, electrical and mechanical defects
• Performs upgrades and/or modifications on bus systems and equipment
• Cleans, repairs, and replaces bus equipment as required
• Research bus systems and special manufacturing characteristics for all buses
• Performs in-house and road call bus repairs using various hand, power, pneumatic, machine (precision) and machinery tools
• Tests buses for proper working order
• Completely document all work performed in RTA Software
• Utilize CMMS when diagnosing trends in parts usage and labor cost relating to vehicle performance to ensure repairs are completed properly
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Repairs and inspections involve the engine, battery, lights, gauges and controls, sensitive edges, safety equipment, all interior components, transmissions, tires, brakes, undercarriage, power steering, fluids and filters and all other electrical and mechanical bus components

Skills

5+ years maintenance experience

Manager experience in school transport

3+ years as a mechanic in transport

CDL license (preferred)

ASE certification (a plus)

Air Brake and diagnostic experience

Job description

Student Transportation of America, Inc. (STA) seeks a Lead Mechanic in McClellandtown, PA to diagnose and repair buses, supervise technicians, and ensure safety and reliability.

The role requires strong maintenance experience and the ability to manage complex mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic work. The position offers a full-time schedule, on-site work, and incentives including a $3,000 sign-on bonus, boot allowance, competitive benefits, and comprehensive training.